Tag Archives: life

Nothing To Say

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Neil

Have you noticed how infrequently I have been blogging? I’m afraid the competition in the blogosphere market is getting to me.   There are so many other others out there with something to say — celebrities, comedians, professional authors, journalists, … Continue reading →

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Steve Jobs, My Father, and Yom Kippur

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Neil

Steve Jobs, the legendary co-founder of Apple passed away this week, and the internet exploded with admirers reflecting on how his vision impacted their lives. Some talked about their first Mac, iPod, or iPhone, and how it transformed the way … Continue reading →

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My Week According to Me, 9/16/11

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Neil

As sure as a Republican candidate saying something stupid during a nationwide debate, summer changes to fall, and I just took out out a sweater stored in the back of my closet.  I am currently in New York until — … Continue reading →

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The Hole in the Ground

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Neil

When you are stuck underground for a long time, in the darkness, under the grass and dirt and flowers, not dead but fully alive, all vital signs working except for your sense of reality, your first sighting of a pinhole-sized … Continue reading →

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One Word

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Neil

David’s “The Anger of Achilles” I’ve been upset the last few nights, sleepless over something rather innocuous — a writing prompt that I saw on someone’s blog: “Encapsulate the year 2010 in one word.   Explain why you’re choosing that word.” … Continue reading →

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Feeling it For the First Time

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Neil

Surprisingly, I’ve been doing quite well in New York, away from Sophia.  We’re still talking on the phone, exchanging stories of the day.  But not every day.  I have no idea what she has been up to this month. A … Continue reading →

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Morning, December 1st

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Neil

Last night, I had a little trouble falling asleep because I was laughing to myself so much over my last post. I know it probably wasn’t that funny to you, but the absurdity of the premise struck a nerve in … Continue reading →

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My Current To Do List, October 2009

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Neil

(in order of immediate importance) Write This Script and Send to LA Exercise More Read Kate Inglis’ Book Make A Lot More Money Visit My Friends Move in, Resolve Things, or Get a Divorce From My Wife Make Better Choices … Continue reading →

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The Sacrifice

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Neil

I walked outside and it was pouring cold rain.   My sneakers from the West Coast, white, clean and virginal, were no match for the harsh New York City downpour, and within minutes of my first step from the safety of … Continue reading →

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I Am Not a Medicine Cabinet Snoop

Posted on January 25, 2009 by Neil

I was going through my usual Sunday blog reading, which has pretty much replaced my former reading of the New York Times Sunday Magazine, and one of the main reasons my IQ has been falling steadily, when I came across … Continue reading →

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